PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio

Bring your pediatric critical care skills to a fast-paced PICU travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative hospital team and provide high-acuity care to critically ill pediatric patients in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Columbus, including the welcoming 43205 area, offers a vibrant community with convenient amenities, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy when you’re off shift.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float Expectation: May float to NICU, CV PICU, ED, stepdown, and med-surg as needed
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• Patient Census: Approximately 18

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• At least 2 years of PICU experience preferred
• Recent Level I pediatric experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Comfortable floating to related pediatric and critical care units
• Ability to provide 2 professional references, including at least 1 supervisor or manager reference
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a high-acuity environment
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, central line care, and PICU workflows preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality care to critically ill infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients in the PICU
• Monitor patient status closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, gastric tubes, and ventilated patients as appropriate
• Perform pediatric assessments, administer medications, and support rapid response interventions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Support a family-centered care approach while maintaining a calm, compassionate presence in critical situations
• Adapt to floating assignments while maintaining excellent clinical standards across pediatric care areas

Apply now to join this PICU travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and make an impact in pediatric critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.